Preface, Abbreviations, Presentations of the authors, Foreword 1 Introduction 1.1 Introducing the project 1.2 Development of the principle of effective enforcement 1.3 Strategies for shaping and enforcing labour law 1.4 EC law on equal treatment, restructuring of enterprises and working time 2 Industrial relations processes 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Support for negotiations in European law 2.3 Support for negotiations in national labour law 2.4 Negotiations about the application of rules 2.5 Industrial action as a means of enforcement 2.6 Conclusions concerning negotiations and industrial action as a means of enforcement 3 Administrative processes 3.1 Introduction 3.2 The changing role of public authorities with regard to working time regulations 3.3 The supporting role of administrative authorities in restructuring 3.4 The advisory role of equality agencies 3.5 Concluding remarks 4 Judicial processes 4.1 Taking the initiative in judicial enforcement 4.2 Interim decision making power 4.3 Aspects of judicial procedures - time limits, burden of proof, ex officio application of EC law 5 Effective sanctions 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Requirements of European Law with regard to judicial sanctions 5.3 Nullity/reinstatement 5.4 Damages 5.5 Claims for performance and injunctions 5.6 Conclusions 6 Effective Enforcement of EC Labour Law in Poland 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Industrial relations processes 6.3 Administrative process 6.4 Judicial processes 6.5 Outcomes of the enforcement process 7 Four lessons References, Index